Learn English – British terms for shopping mall, shopping complex and shopping centre

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Is there any differences between shopping mall, shopping centre and shopping complex? Which term is more commonly used for British speakers?

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They are all understandable by Brits and there is no difference in meaning that I am aware of, but shopping centre is definitely the most usual. Shopping mall is a little too transatlantic for some people's tastes, but as you will see from the following chart, it is rapidly gaining ground.

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